Always Challenge Yourself
I started out my career as an editor for a travel magazine. I didn't really mind the work, but I wanted something more 1. My sister sent me some details for a content management 2 with a digital reading startup(新创办的小公司). The job was a seemingly perfect mix of my skills and interests, 3 I jumped at it.
However, soon after I 4 the company, its model changed to focus on 5, and everything about my position changed. I was asked to6 content to teachers and train people. Although I had no 7 in sales, training and education, I knew I wanted to make a serious 8 on the company. I told myself that everything feels overwhelming(难以应对的)at first and I should 9 have a go.
I was fortunate to be surrounded by very 10 people. My best friend reminded me I'd made huge leaps of 11 in the past. It also helped that my boss seemed to have more faith in my 12 than I did. She never asked if I thought I could do it she 13 asked if I was interested in trying.
I spent hours 14 my company's products, asked lots of questions and spoke to so many teachers. I looked for opportunities to put in extra 15. The more I did, the better I felt.
It was rewarding to see the company 16 and know I had something to do with its success. Sure, I 17 more than I could handle and occasionally made mistakes. But it's important to take risks and accept new 18, even when you're not 19 whether you'll do well. There is nothing worse than failing because you refuse to even20. I'm so glad I tried, and know I'll do it again.
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Alabama : Gulf Shores
For a relaxing weekend getaway in Alabama, head south to the white-sand beaches of Gulf Shores. Get on the water for some deep-sea fishing. History lovers can get a lesson in the Civil War along a 90-mile path with more than a dozen historic sites.
Alaska : Homer
How does fresh seafood sound? You'll find it in Homer, located in south-central Alaska, which is either a short flight or a great four-hour scenic drive on the Seward Highway from Anchorage. Get your fill of fishing in Kachemak Bay, explore local trails and enjoy exceptional birding in this remote natural seting.
Arizona : Sedona
The adventurous type can get its fill in the magical red rocks of Sedona, which is said to be the location of healing centers of energy. People flood into the area to meditate, practice yoga and more. Sedona also offers fantastic hiking, off -roading, biking, and even climbing.
Arkansas : Hot Springs
Relax and renew in Arkansas' hot waters in Hot Springs, an art community with Art Deco architecture that is also the home of Hot Springs National Park. Make time for a visit to Bathhouse Row, a national historic landmark of eight bathhouses, and Superior Bathhouse Brewery, which produces beer made of the hot spring water inside the National Park. Don't miss these National Parks that are off the beaten path.
It was a cold and silent night. A group of monkeys were on a tree. They were clinging (紧握) to its 1. One of the monkeys said." I wish we could find some fire. It will help us to keep2." Suddenly they 3 some fireflies (萤火虫). One of the young monkeys thought it was fire. He 4 a firefly. He put it under a dry leaf and started 5 at it. Some other monkeys also joined in his 6 .
In the meanwhile, a sparrow came flying to its 7, which was on the same tree the monkeys were sitting on. She noticed what they were doing. The sparrow 8. She said, "Hey, silly monkeys, that is a firefly, not 9 fire. I think all of you should take 10 in a cave."
11, the monkeys did not listen to the sparrow. They 12 to blow at the poor firefly. After a long time, the monkeys became very 13. Now they 14 that what the sparrow had said was correct. They 15 the firefly and moved to a nearby cave.
While 16 is one of the most defining qualities of a good student, there's always something new to be 17 every day! The monkeys in the story were persistent (执着的) but their hard work didn't 18 because they refused to listen, at least 19. Always listen to your elders, they know better and you are 20 to learn a lot from them.
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Tuesday, February 22, (know)as one of the most "love" days in China's recent memory, because the number "two" in Chinese is very similar to the word "love" in (pronounce).
On this special day, many Chinese people decide to get married (add)meaning to their special day.
At about 9 a. m., Jiang Shaoxin and Wang Yi came to marriage registration office in Yuzhong District, Chongqing, Southwest China.
The couple got a marriage certificate, (make)a lifelong commitment(承诺)to each other. The two said that on February 22, two days after the closing of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Bei-jing, they reflected (they)own kismet(天命)through a series of surprising coincidences. Jiang and Wang met at a ski club they both practiced snowboarding. Their common inter-est soon turned into love. the Beijing Winter Olympics, they watched the competition together and cheered for their favorite athletes Gu Ailing and Su Yiming.
February 22 is the day with the (many)"two" numbers this year. It even falls on Tuesday, which is called "working day two" in Chinese. Chinese people think that even two means auspi-cious(吉祥)it can refer to a pair or a couple.
51. The plane crashed killing all the people ___________(在飞机上).
52. New York is a great ___________(金融的) center.
53. It is ___________(违法的) to drive without a license.
54. Water is ___________(组成) of hydrogen and oxygen.
55. I have to study in the library—there are too many ___________(分心的事) at home.
56. He opened the bag, which ___________(包含,装盛) a razor, soap and a towel.
57. Their inventions have contributed to the development of ___________(电的)engineering.
58. There are several ___________(弊端,缺点) to his proposal.
59. At the end of the game, players traditionally ___________(交换) shirts with each other.
60. F___________(幸运地),the fire was discovered soon after it started.
______ bothers me is that the young man seems to know a bit too much.
A. Whether B. What C. Which D. That
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误, 每句最多有两处错误,每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),并在其下面写出该加的词。删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。修改:在错的词下划一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意: 1.没处错误及修改均仅限一词。2. 只允许修改10处,多者(从第十一处起)不计分。
One day, did not feeling well, Mr, Smith went to the hospital to have him examined.When he was given the test paper, he greatly shocked.“Am I dying?” He immediately feels very sick. Filled with sadness, he went back home, taking a lot of pills and even wrote his will.“Maybe a doctor made a mistake”, Mr. Smith thought and went to the hospital to have other examination.To his great joy, the doctor really made a mistake but he didn’t have cancer in all! Again, the whole world seemed beautiful.Mr.Smith went out for his most favourite sport happily .
阅读下面短文,按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求,在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空,并将答案填写在答题卷标号为41-50的相应位置上。
It was a winter morning, just before Christmas, while most people were warming up their cars, my husband, Trevor, had to ride his bike 4 kilometers away from home to work. On his 41 (arrive), he parked his bike outside the back door 42 usual. After 10 hours of labor, he returned to find his bike gone, 43 was our only transport. Trevor used it to get to work, and also the bike was used 44 (get) groceries, saving us from having to walk long distances from where we live. I was so sad 45 I wrote to the newspaper and told them our story. Shortly after that, several people in our area offered to help. One wonderful stranger even bought a bike, and then called my husband to fetch 46 . Once again my husband had a way to get to and 47 his job. It really is 48 honor that a complete stranger would go out of their way for someone they have never met before. People say that a smile can 49 (pass) from one person to another, but acts of kindness from strangers are even more so. This experience has had a spreading effect on our lives because it 50 (strong) our faith in humanity. And it has influenced us to be more mindful of ways we, too, can share with others.
I truly learned what a best friend is in my first year in high school. Kate and I were good friends and we were inseparable. We spent every day together and always had a good 26 .
Then baske
tball started and we were on the 27 team. After a few games, 28 , Kate got moved up to the Rose Cup full-time. I wouldn't admit it then, but actually I envied(嫉妒) her. Having 29 practice times, we started to see less of each other. Soon I started to hear that she was talking 30 my back.
One night, I called Kate to tell her about my new 31 .To my 32 , the next day at school she told everyone I 33 her style because she had told me she wanted to get hers cut like this. At noon she handed me a letter and walked away 34 talking with me. I couldn't accept the 35 words on the paper. In great __36__ , I wrote right back to her.
Over the next week, we exchange(交换) more 37 notes. I cri
ed myself to sleep every night, 38 our friendship was over. One night my mom took me to Kate's home. Our moms looked at each other 39 . Kate's mom asked us questions but __40_ of us responded(反应) .At last I let everything out. The huge burden in my mind was slowly lifted as we each talked about ___41___ we were feeling. It was all out. Suddenly Kate 42 from her seat, crossed the room and hugged me with tears. I will never forget that.
It has been five months 43 we broke with each other. Last weekend we were out together again. It makes me happy that we are 44 to care about each other more. I now know that 45 I am asked about my friends, Kate will be at the top of the list.
26. A. rest B. time C. example D. party
27. A. right B. good C. famous D. same
28. A. however B. but C. still D. yet
29. A. regular B. free C. different D. strange
30. A. on B. in C. by D. behind
31. A. haircut B. clothes C. necklace D. shoes
32. A. joy B. surprise C. pleasure D. sorrow
33. A. caught B. gained C. copied D. created
34. A. in spite of B. instead of C. except for D. as well as
35. A. cruel B. sad C. disappointing D. beautiful
36. A. anxiety B. anger C.
surprise D. doubt
37. A. serious B. dangerous C. regretful D. hurtful
38. A. meaning B. hoping C. believing D. proving
39. A. happily B. nervously C. excitedly D. surprisingly
40. A. neither B. either C. both D. none
41. A. what B. how C. which D. why
42. A. rose B. raised C. stood D. got
43. A. if B. when C. because D. since
44. A. planning B. pretending C. learning D. arranging
45. A. whenever B. whatever C. however D. whoever
—How unhappy your roommate looks!
—Yes, but he's not willing to tell me what it is _______ is troubling him.
A. what B. which C. as D. that